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Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk’s Ocean and Logistics division

Following the high-profile departure of Maersk chief operating officer Soren Toft to MSC, the Maersk has promoted Vincent Clerc (pictured above) as its new chief executive of Ocean and Logistics.
And Damco veteran Henriette Hallberg Thygesen has joined Maersk’s executive board as chief executive of Towage, Manufacturing & Others.
“A year ago, we integrated our customer facing roles across the company. We are now ready to accelerate the execution of our strategy …

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Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel changes skin in Dubai (and elsewhere)…

It’s been a great run for Switzerland’s Kuehne + Nagel (K+N), thanks to strong financial and stock market performances lately.
However, as it prepares to fight DSV Panalpina in what promises to be a stellar 2020 head-to-head challenge for these two major 3PLs, it has also drawn the attention of a few of my sources for its internal developments and continuous restructuring, particularly in the Middle East, which is the classic …

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More confusion ahead for lithium battery shippers

Shippers of lithium batteries will face a new hurdle from 1 January, thanks to new transport regulations.
The United Nations’ Committee of Experts, which creates the framework for dangerous goods regulations,  has introduced a requirement which obliges manufacturers, and distributors of cells or batteries, to make available the test summary for their products.
To date, lithium cells and batteries have to be tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Test and Criteria …

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Supply chain radar: Expeditors – I do it my way

It’s been a while since Seattle-based Expeditors (EXPD) filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its written answers in reply to selected investors’ queries. Having now caught up with the latest, I must admit there are some relevant operational tidbits contained in its 8-K update, dated 26 November.
After our recent coverage, where we commented on a) a swift exchange with the SEC concerning reporting risk stemming from some financial metrics, as …

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APMM’s Vado Gateway container terminal finally open for business

Maersk’s container terminal operating arm, APM terminals (APMT), has opened its long-awaited Vado Gateway facility in Italy, capable of handling the largest box ships.
The facility boasts automated yard operations and, in the first phase, a 450-metre quay with a depth alongside of 17.25 metres. In July next year, the quay will be 700 metres.
In addition to the new box facility, APMT Vado Ligure also runs the adjacent Reefer Terminal of …

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Competition in the Gulf heats up as Abu Dhabi unveils plan to boost port capacity

The Middle East container terminal transhipment market is set to become more competitive after Abu Dhabi announced this week that its container handling capacity would jump by 50%.
The emirate’s port authority inveiled a $600m development in its South Quay area and Khalifa Port Logistics, as well as $435m expansion at Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT).
The expansion at ADT will see the quay extended from 1,400 metres to 2,265 metres and the …

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New EC president unveils Green Deal: how to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050

The new European Commission president today presented the policies of the European Green Deal, which have been largely welcomed by clean transport groups. 
Ursula von der Leyen announced a package of measures to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050, which include reducing emissions by half in the next 10 years, a €100bn fund to finance the change, a carbon border tax and various industry initiatives.  
Under plans for transport, aviation will see its free …

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The BIFA freight service awards competition and ceremony 2019

The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2019 competition will culminate in a glittering Luncheon Ceremony on Thursday 16th January 2020 at The Brewery, in the City of London. The event will be hosted by Paralympian and broadcaster, Ade Adepitan.

Having survived polio as a youngster, Ade Adepitan has since succeeded as an international Paralympic wheelchair basketball player and has built up a wealth of Broadcasting experience. An instantly recognisable face, Ade has …

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DFDS buys Dutch LTL haulage specialist Huisman Group

Danish ro-ro and ferry operator DFDS is set to grow its UK-continental Europe road freight offering after finalising the acquisition of Dutch haulier Huisman Group for an undisclosed amount.
The Danish transport group, which sold the majority of its road freight assets nearly 20 years ago to DSV, said it had acquired 100% of the share capital of the Wijchen-headquartered company and would principally use it to expand its less-than-trailer load …

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